Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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